Small Shining Light
From Tatiana's TOMATOBase
B.C KO T
- Early maturing small icebox melon, 10-12" in diameter, very thin dark green rind and red flesh. Excellent sweet taste.
Seed source:
- 1. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds 07
- 2. Seed Savers Exchange 11
Year grown: 2007 (#1), 2010 (#2)
Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)
History
- Russian heritage variety 'Ogonyok'.
- Introduced to American gardeners by SSE in 1991.
Original Russian name: Огонёк (Ogonyok). Ogonyok means 'Small Shining Light' in Russian, hence the name.
Seed Availability
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